Joanna L. Wong

Joanna L. Wong

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 12 years

Domestic violence Lawyer Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +3 more

About Joanna

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

12 years

20%
Domestic Violence 20%

I am a certified Domestic Violence Victim Advocate who represents petitioners and respondents. The dynamics of a domestic violence restraining order case are much different from that of other family law matters, and my training and experience allows me to represent clients in these high-conflict cases.

12 years | 100 cases

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Family 20%

12 years

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Alimony 10%

12 years

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Child Support 10%

12 years

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 12 years

State: California

Acquired: 2013

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Joanna L. Wong's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Don | January 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Excellent results!

Joanna Wong did a great job with the Domestic Violence Restraining Order filed against me. It was an usual case. One that many lawyers may not have taken the time to understand. Joanna was able to not only able to settle the case in my favor. She also was able to have the other side pay the court cos...t. The action could have had a very harmful effect on my personal and professional life. So it is with great gratitude that I had Joanna on my side. I hope to never have to use her again. But she would be my first choice. Thank you Joanna Wong.

Posted by Kathleen | May 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Joanna Wong, is Simply the Best of the Best!

There are not enough words in the English language to express our thankfulness to this firm, especially for Joanna Wong! We interviewed several attorneys before making our decision on who we could trust with our situation. Hands down,....we went with Joanna Wong at Yanez and Associates. From the b...eginning we met her, she listened and and took tons of notes. She never looked at her watch, she just comforted us and listened. We hired her on the spot. Anytime you have a law situation it can cause the most simplest person anxiety. We needed help. Joanna and her wisdom set us at ease and I can honestly say we all slept better that night after meeting with her. What do we love about her? SHE IS always there for us. Answers her calls, emails etc in a timely fashion. She is very honest which guides the emotion we had in the direction we should & needed to go. She was invested in our family from the very beginning! Let me also say,....she was excellent in court! We could tell she was respected by the judge which was very important to us. She conducted herself very professionally too. Yet, she has a smile as big as the pacific ocean that just can warm your heart. I would say to anyone that is in a situation where you really need help, and guidance, hire her. She knows the laws! This experience we have had to endure was very very hard and emotional,...but having Joanna as our attorney has filled a place of peace in us that is worth everything! Bless you Yanez Group and bless you Joanna for all you have done for us!!!

Posted by Michael | June 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Attorney for Divorce

Joanna dis an excellent job. She was always available to answer my questions and completed the process as quickly as possible, providing sound advice through the entire Divorce. I would recommend her to Friends and Family.

Posted by Sara | May 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Fantastic Attorney

I live in New Orleans, Louisiana and needed assistance domesticating my judgement in California for an ex who lives in Irvine was not paying court ordered child support. After numerous phone consultations with attorneys in Orange County, I hired Joanna Wong. She is very friendly, knowledgeable, and p...ossesses great communication skills. Joanna successfully domesticated my judgment in California in a very timely manner and was a joy to work with throughout the process. I would recommend her and the firm, Yanez & Associates, and I will be reaching out to them if I'm ever in need of legal assistance in the future.

Posted by Peter | April 21, 2016 | Divorce & Separation

Very competent and caring

I had a really complicated situation with my custody and divorce (who doesn't right?). I was dealing with a lot of anger and such which brought out a side of me I'm not proud of. I mention that first because I want to point out that Joanna didn't just research legal information and give legal advic...e; she was truly compassionate and helped me keep a level head. Sometimes I had ideas and questions that were probably less than ethical or kind as far as responding to my ex-wife, and she helped me think through things so I wouldn't do something I'd regret. She also brought up things I wouldn't have thought of which saved me a lot of headaches. Some questions I had she wasn't sure about initially but she would ask around for me. I highly recommend Joanna!

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Christina Dashe

Family lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Joanna for years and she is a smart, hard-working, and conscientious attorney who is passionate about her work and her clients."

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Nathan Camuti

Family lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joanna is a dedicated lawyer working hard to serve her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

International Speech Contest Area F-4 Champion, Toastmasters International

2015

Domestic Violence Victim Advocate Certification, Women's Transitional Living Center

2013

Outstanding Clinical Student Award, Clinical Legal Education Association

2013

Excellence for the Future Award - Family Violence Clinic, Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction

2012

Excellence for the Future Award - Family Violence Clinic, Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction

Work Experience

2018 - 2019

Lead Attorney - Family Law, Public Law Center

2015 - 2018

Family Law Attorney, Yanez & Associates

2014 - 2015

Hotline Trainer, Legal Aid Society Of Orange County

2013 - 2014

Volunteer Attorney, Legal Aid Society Of Orange County

Associations

2015 - Present

State Bar of California, Family Law Section

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2013 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

Education

2013

Chapman University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

Universit of California at Los Angeles

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Acts 29 West 2018

Identifying and Responding to Domestic Violence in your Church

2017

Sanctuary Church Conference

"Good Intentions, Fatal Consequences, and the Church's Response to Domestic Violence"

2016

Sanctuary Church Conference

"What is Domestic Violence?"

2013

Restraining Order Workshop

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

2012

Restraining Order Workshop

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Languages

English

Activity

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